Neuschwanstein Castle

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Seven weeks after the death of King Ludwig II in 1886, Neuschwanstein was opened to the public. The shy king had built the castle in order to withdraw from public life â€“ now vast numbers of people came to view his private refuge.

Today Neuschwanstein is one of the most popular of all the palaces and castles in Europe. Every year 1.4 million people visit "the castle of the fairy-tale king". In the summer around 6,000 visitors a day stream through rooms that were intended for a single inhabitant.

The setting of Neuschwanstein could not be more idyllic. However, movement in the foundation area has to be continuously monitored, and the sheer rock walls must be repeatedly secured. The harsh climate also has a detrimental effect on the limestone faÃ§ades, which will have to be renovated section by section over the next few years.

April to 15 October: 9am-6pm. 16 October to March: 10am-4pm
open daily except 1 January and 24 / 25 / 31 December.â‚¬13 regular, â‚¬12 reduced.
Children and young people under 18 are free. Tickets only available at the Ticketcenter Hohenschwangau in the village of Hohenschwangau below the castle.+49 8362 93083-0 www.neuschwanstein.de/